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Imagine a Hypothetical Population of Elephants and Rabbits in Which

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Imagine a hypothetical population of elephants and rabbits in which both species remain at carrying capacity over many generations.Who would have more offspring that survive to be adults and reproduce during their lifetime, a mating pair of elephants or a mating pair of rabbits? Explain your answer.


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Triangle

A polygon with three edges and three vertices, the simplest form of polygon.

Maximal Sustained

The highest level of performance or activity that an organism can maintain indefinitely without experiencing degradation or failure.

Muscle Contraction

The process whereby muscle fibers shorten or become tense due to interactions between actin and myosin filaments, generating force.

Tetanus

A bacterial disease marked by rigidity and spasms of the muscles, caused by a toxin produced by Clostridium tetani.

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